Director of Planning and Administration

Ameriprise Financial Services, LLC • Minneapolis, MN

1d • $131,000 - $180,100 • Hybrid

About The Position

The Director of Planning and Administration serves as a trusted advisor and strategic partner to a senior executive, helping align people and turn strategy into action. Acting as an extension of the leader, the director builds partnerships across the enterprise, drives cross-functional execution, and advances critical organizational objectives from concept to completion. The role requires business acumen, executive presence, strong relationship-building skills, and the ability to work independently through ambiguity and deliver results.

The director partners with functions including Finance, HR, Legal, and Communications to support organizational effectiveness, and may represent the senior leader on strategic and tactical initiatives. The position is based in an in-office collaboration model: employees work in the office at least four days per week and may work from home one day per week. Some roles may have different or additional in-office expectations, which are discussed during hiring.

Applicants must have valid U.S. work authorization that does not now or in the future require visa sponsorship. The estimated base salary is $131,000–$180,100 per year. Total compensation may vary based on job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and location; the role may also be eligible for variable pay such as bonuses, commissions, or long-term incentives. The company describes its benefits program as including vacation time, sick time, 401(k), and health, dental, and life insurance.

Requirements

• Strong communication skills and ability to work across all levels of the organization and represent the senior leader internally and externally.
• Proven project management skills to maintain order and ensure deadlines are met.
• Strong analytical, judgment, and problem-solving skills, including the ability to analyze data and develop compelling solutions or recommendations.
• Demonstrated ability to influence at all levels and build effective relationships to collaborate across diverse units and staff functions.
• Ability to work under pressure with undefined processes, tight deadlines, and frequently changing priorities.
• Proven strategic leadership skills.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent.
• Seven to ten years of relevant experience.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of or experience in marketing and analytics.
• Self-starter able to work in a fast-paced environment with multiple time-bound demands.

Responsibilities

• Partner with Finance, HR, Legal, Communications, and other areas to support organizational effectiveness, including budget management, organizational goal metrics and tracking, employee satisfaction, year-end and performance management processes, talent reviews, and business unit reviews.
• Prepare presentations, communications, and speeches for the senior leader, including materials for the Board of Directors, analyst groups, regulatory agencies, and employee or management groups.
• Ensure meetings are prepared and ready to proceed, and facilitate productive, decisive meetings and conversations.
• Represent the senior leader on strategic and tactical initiatives when the leader is absent.
• Monitor progress toward operational and strategic objectives.
• Lead broad cross-organizational initiatives for which the senior leader is accountable, potentially involving business transformation, SOX, business strategy, or development.
• Initiate activities to maximize organizational effectiveness, including driving process improvements.
• Provide leadership and direction to direct reports, including coaching, mentoring, and annual performance reviews.
• Partner with HR to design organizational structures and business-specific people strategies, including leader and employee recognition.
• Develop, coach, and guide other support staff members as needed.

Benefits

• Vacation time
• Sick time
• 401(k)
• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Life insurance
• Some roles may be eligible for bonuses, commissions, and/or long-term incentives.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director